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To amend the International Financial Institutions Act to provide instructions with respect to the U.S. policy on co-financing arrangements at the multilateral development banks, and for other purposes.

12/30/2022, 3:49 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6476

Bill 117 hr 6476, also known as the International Financial Institutions Act, aims to make changes to the U.S. policy on co-financing arrangements at multilateral development banks. The bill provides instructions on how the United States should approach co-financing agreements with these institutions.

Co-financing arrangements involve multiple parties, such as governments, international organizations, and private sector entities, coming together to provide funding for development projects. The bill seeks to ensure that the U.S. government's participation in these arrangements is in line with its foreign policy goals and priorities.

In addition to addressing co-financing arrangements, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to international financial institutions. These may include guidelines for how the U.S. government should engage with these institutions, how funds should be allocated, and how oversight and accountability measures should be implemented. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6476 aims to clarify and strengthen the U.S. government's approach to co-financing arrangements at multilateral development banks, as well as provide guidance on other aspects of its relationship with international financial institutions.

Congressional Summary of HR 6476

This bill requires U.S. representatives to vote against any program or project at a multilateral development bank (e.g., the World Bank) that includes joint or parallel financing provided by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) unless the Department of the Treasury certifies that the AIIB (1) has the authority and resources to provide grants and concessional assistance to countries eligible to borrow from the International Development Association on terms similar to those provided to these countries by the International Development Association, and (2) has a demonstrated history of providing such assistance to these countries.

Current Status of Bill HR 6476

Bill HR 6476 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2022. Bill HR 6476 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 25, 2022.  Bill HR 6476's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of January 25, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6476

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6476

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6476

To amend the International Financial Institutions Act to provide instructions with respect to the U.S. policy on co-financing arrangements at the multilateral development banks, and for other purposes.
To amend the International Financial Institutions Act to provide instructions with respect to the U.S. policy on co-financing arrangements at the multilateral development banks, and for other purposes.

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